we're going to have another debt ceiling debate in the summer. now rather than the burden being on the democrats to figure out the problems, i really think the burden is on the republicans because if they have cause these crises time and time again, the american public sees what is going on and understands who is responsible. >> the president is offering them the chance to avoid the disaster. he is doing it with a combination of let's raise some revenue through tax loopholes on the rich. but he also made an offer on medicare last night. >> we'll rooster subsidies to prescription drug companies. and ask more from the wealthiest. we'll bring down the costs by changing the way the government pays for medicare. because our bills shouldn't be based on the number of tests or days spent in the hospital. they should be based on the manner of care our seniors agree. i am open to both, as long as they don't violate the security for retirement. >> i think we have to see what is in the fine print. to say you don't want to pay by the number of tests that are